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Do Rabbits Eat Their Babies? Debunking a Common Myth
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Jun 29, 2025
Rabbits are interesting creatures that are popular pets - but do they eat their babies?
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rabbits are known for their cute and
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cuddly appearance but some surprising
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myths about their behavior have led to
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misconceptions one particularly
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startling question that often arises is
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whether rabbits eat their own babies the
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short answer is no rabbits do not
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typically eat their
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babies this misconception likely stems
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from observations of stressed or
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inexperienced mother rabbits in
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captivity in reality rabbits are
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attentive and caring mothers who go to
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Great Lengths to protect and nurture
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their young under normal circumstances a
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mother rabbit also known as a dough will
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build a nest lined with fur from her own
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body she will feed her babies called
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kits twice a day with highly nutritious
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milk the mother rabbit often appears to
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neglect her young but this is actually a
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survival strategy by staying away from
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the nest most of the time she avoids
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attracting predators to her vulnerable
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Offspring however there are rare
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instances when a rabbit might harm her
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Young this can occur if the mother is
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extremely stressed malnourished or if
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the babies are still born or have
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serious health issues in these cases the
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mother might eat the remains of deceased
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kits to hide evidence of the nest from
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predators and to reclaim
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nutrients for rabbit owners it is
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crucial to provide a calm safe
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environment for expectant and new mother
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rabbits ensure the dough has a quiet
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secluded area for her nest and provide
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her with a nutritious diet avoid
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handling the kits unnecessarily as this
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can cause stress to both the mother and
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babies in conclusion while the idea of
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rabbits eating their young may seem
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plausible due to rare occurrences it is
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not a normal or common
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Behavior rabbits are generally excellent
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mothers who prioritize the care and
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protection of their offspring
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understanding their natural behaviors
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can help dispel myths and promote better
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care for these gentle creatures
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